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It is quite possible to paint directly on the foil. In my experience you will still see the etched/pressed/rolled pattern just fine. Haven't tried putting the clear over the foil before painting. I'm thinking that might be a good plan for irridescent type colors.

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I paint on foil tape with no problem but guys who foil by gluing metalic foil sometimes report problems with paint adhesion. If you have any doubts about the paint scheme, a coat of epoxy over the foil makes it easy to change paint or fix goofs. When you epoxy foil, the scale pattern shows through perfectly but it's encased it in a smooth surface finish.

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We foil alot of baits in year...it seems like they're real popular around here. We have found that paint adhesion and just the general look of the epoxy over foil is a lot cleaner and nicer looking than painting over or on the foil. The other plus is if you make a mistake painting its easy to clean up and re-paint.....and yes the pattern shows nicely.

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